220-802 · Question #55
Privacy filters applied to users computer screens are used to combat which of the following security risks?
The correct answer is C. Shoulder surfing. Privacy filters are polarized screen overlays that narrow the viewing angle of a monitor so that only the person directly in front of it can see the content clearly. Anyone viewing from the side sees a darkened or blurred screen. This directly counters shoulder surfing - the…
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Privacy filters applied to users computer screens are used to combat which of the following security risks?
Options
- ARootkits
- BSpear phishing
- CShoulder surfing
- DSocial Engineering
How the community answered
(24 responses)- B4% (1)
- C92% (22)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
Privacy filters are polarized screen overlays that narrow the viewing angle of a monitor so that only the person directly in front of it can see the content clearly. Anyone viewing from the side sees a darkened or blurred screen. This directly counters shoulder surfing - the risk of someone nearby physically observing sensitive on-screen information. They have no effect on rootkits (OS-level malware), spear phishing (targeted email attacks), or social engineering tactics that don't involve visual observation.
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